
Only one new case Tuesday
A woman in her 20s was the sole new coronavirus case reported by the Crawford County Health Departme...

Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
If you have unused or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medication that you’re ready to get rid of Saturday will be a good time to do it. Crawford Memorial Hospital will take part in National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the East Entrance of the hospital.

Unit 2 hires life safety contractor
An Effingham firm will serve as general contractor on Robinson Unit 2’s remaining health and life sa...

Visit here may have helped launch cowboy crooner’s film career
A long-standing local legend may be more than just an old wives’ tale. Legend has it that singer/songwriter/actor Gene Autry signed his first film contract while in Robinson.

Only one new case Friday
A woman in her 40s was the sole new coronavirus case reported by the Crawford County Health Departme...

USDA food assistance program re-opens
April 16, 2021The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has reopened signup for the Coronavirus Food ...

Election canvass Wednesday
The April 6 consolidated election will be finalized Wednesday. Maybe. Two mail-in ballots are still ...
State won't take county inmates
The Illinois Department of Corrections apparently does not want new inmates from Crawford County. Or...
County sheriff's fees increasing
Crawford County is continuing efforts to raise revenues and cutting costs to avoid another budget cr...

Robinson moving ahead with parks, improvement projects
Work continues to make improvements at Robinson City Park. The Robinson City Council approved a repair project on the pool at Pelican Cove at the city park. Robinson Parks Superintendent Mike Shimer said the floor of the pool has been an ongoing problem.

Hutsonville gearing up for spring projects
The Hutsonville Village Board is getting ready for a number of improvement projects.

Five more cases here
Five new cases of the coronavirus were reported in Crawford County Wednesday. According to the Craw...

Despite rain, county drying out
Crawford County is one of the state’s drier areas, but not dry enough to merit listing by the U.S. D...

State pausing use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine per federal recommendations
April 13, 2021On advice of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Illinois will pause distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson.

Area Amtrak station part of Justice Department settlement
Area residents who rode the rails from the Effingham Amtrak station may be eligible for compensation under a recent Justice Department settlement.

Jobless rate still up here
A higher percentage of Crawford County’s work force remains unemployed than before the start of the pandedmic, but numbers have improved since January.

Drivers reminded to be careful during hectic spring planting
April 12, 2021Illinois is home to 27 million acres of prime farmland, and as the spring temperatures warm, farmers will be taking their implements and heading to the fields across the state. Drivers and farmers alike are urged to be extra cautious during the hectic planting season.

United Way Chili Cook Off debuts in Robinson
The 2021 United Way Chili Cook Off was held Saturday evening on the courthouse square and featured 21 teams.

Mail-in ballots still out
Two mail-in ballots remain unaccounted for here.Crawford County Clerk Fayrene Wright said seven vote...

Warner releases first single of 2021
Lawrenceville native Adam Warner released his new song, “Can’t Hide Country” on March 26. The song is a rock infused country song and is his first single of 2021. “I am super excited about my new song,” Warner said. “It is a high energy song and a good way to kick off the year.”
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Only one new case Tuesday
A woman in her 20s was the sole new coronavirus case reported by the Crawford County Health Departme...

Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
If you have unused or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medication that you’re ready to get rid of Saturday will be a good time to do it. Crawford Memorial Hospital will take part in National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the East Entrance of the hospital.